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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,497.68, 26,249.63 and 6,967.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,497.68, 26,249.63 and 6,967.82 is: 10,452.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,497.68 : 26,249.63 = 6,967.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,497.68/26,249.63 = 6,967.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,497.68x = 26,249.63 × 6,967.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,497.68x = 182,902,530.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,902,530.82/17,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,452.96

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